Curling device



y 1935- R, M. MOFADDEN 2,000,893

CURLING DEVICE Filed June 6, 1932 INVENTOR 1905s MMZZQDZN;

ATTORNEY,

Patented May 7, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to a curling device, and has for an object the provision of means adapted to curl hair efiiciently, quickly, artistically, and which will produce curls within one-third of the time generally necessary, and likewise produce curls that will retain their form over a long duration of time.

The invention is simple and eflicient in operation, and use thereof will not injure the hair. The invention combines certain novel features of construction which allows use of the curling device by an amateur. Also the device requires onethird the time generally employed for the production of a good curl.

Other objects of the invention will appear as the specification proceeds, among which objects, in addition to those which have just been mentioned, is general efficiency of the device, inexpensiveness thereof, and superiority to devices for accomplishing a like function.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel and useful provision, formation, construction, association, and relative arrangment of parts, members, and features, all as shown in a certain embodiment in the accompanying drawing, described generally,

and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the curling device engaging hair for the purpose of producing a curl,

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the curling device,

Figure 3 is a side elevation, partly in fragment, of the curling device, the parts being in a changed relation from that of Figure 2,

Figure 4 is an end view of the device,

Figure 5 is a side elevation of a slightly modified form of the invention, one element thereof being raised above the other element,

Figure 6 is a side elevation similar to Figure 5 and partially fragmentary showing one element in a changed relation from that of Figure 5, and,

' Figure? is an end elevation in the direction of the arrow of Figure 6.

Referring with particularity to the drawfiig, I have shown a plurality of curlin devices I in the act of producing hair curls on a user thereof. Obviously, the said curling device might be applied to other than the end portions of the hair. This will, of course, depend upon the nature of the head of hair. The said device I includes a tube 2 and a clip 3. The tube is provided with one or more transverse perforations 4. In the present instance, a plurality of said perforations are provided, the same extending longitudinally of the tube. One end of said tube is provided with two diametrically oifset bores 5 and 6, through which overlapped ends 1 and 8 of the clip are passed for reception within the tube. The said clip includes in addition to the ends I and 8, two elongated, bent side members 9 and 10, respectively, interconnected by an end piece H. It will be noted that the elongated bent side members 9 and I0 appear bowed, with the portions of greatest bow situated midway between the ends 1 and 8 and the end I I, as shown for instance at I! and I3. Thus, when the clip, the clips preferably being formed of spring wire or similar material, is moved from the position shown in Figure 2 to that of Figure 3, the interconnecting end piece II will engage the end M of the tube, and due to the spring action of said clip, this position will be maintained relative to the tube. In other words, the bowed portionsof the clip have sufficient elasticity to allow the end II to pass over the end H .of the tube and engage therewith, and then spring back to a normal position to maintain said engagement.

In actual use, the spring clip is moved to an open position, as shown in Figure 2, and a hair look is then wound about the tube to the desired amount, whereupon the clip is moved so as to overlie the tube longitudinally thereof, with the end ll engaging the tube end 14. The construction is such that the overlapped ends 'I and 8 may relatively move so that the clip sides will expand to the position substantially as shown by the dotted lines at l5 and IS in Figure 3, to accommodate for the thickness of the hair interposed between the clip and the tube. Thus, within the scope of the invention and as an object of said invention, it is possible to produce either a thick curl or a relatively thin one, in accordance with the particular desire of the person.

' In Figures 5 to '7, I have illustrated a slight modification of the invention, wherein the'tube 2 is provided as before. A clip I! is provided with side arms l8 and I9, which are bent inwardly at one end in the same manner as for the clip 3 and as shown best in Figure 2 by the ends I and 8. The opposite closed end 20 of the clip carries a roller 2|, preferably formed of resilient material, such as rubber. The clip I! is of greater length than the clip 3, due to the fact that the diameter of the roller must be considered.

A hair look would be rolled about the tube 2 the same as before and the resilient roller would hold the clip inposition by having a portion of the roller received within the tube, as shown in Figure 6. ,Furthermore, the clip l'l need not be of spring-like material, in that the roller by being resilient will compensate for any movement that would otherwise be desired for the clip.

In actual operation, and assuming beauty par- 10: use, it is intended that the hair to be curled should be wet with water or some wave holding solution such as bandoline". After the desired number of curls have been formed by wrapping the hair upon the tubes and locking them by the clips, heat may be applied to the hair in any of the numerous manners now generally known. The tube, by being perforated and open at its ends, allows a ready air circulation, with the result that curling is rapidly accomplished without injury to the hair.

The present invention will-curl the ends of the 7 hair. At the present time, so far as the inventor the tube removed. Obviously, the curl will remain in the hair. The present device gives a form of round curl pleasing in appearance and lasting.

It is obvious that changes may be made in practicing the invention in departure from the particular showing of the drawing and description as given without, however, departing from the true spirit of the invention, as defined by the scope of the appended claims.

I claim: a Y

1. In a curling device, a tube provided with a plurality of transverse perforations throughout its length, a clip having end portions in overlapped relation secured to said tube, the said clip being formed with bowed side members adapted to diametrically overlie the said tube, and a roller carried by the clip and adapted to in part be received within an end of the tube to maintain the clip parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube.

2. In a curling device, a resilient clip provided with two bowed side members, an interconnecting piece, two overlapping end members, and a tube provided with a plurality of transverse perforations throughout its length formed'to carry the overlapped ends and to permit movement of the sides when-the clip is longitudinally overlying the tube.

ROSS M. McFADDEN. 

